Belle Vue Primary School Prospectus

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Belle Vue Primary School Belle Vue
Primary School
Beaver Road, Belle Vue, Carlisle, Cumbria CA2 7PT.
Prospectus 2017/18
01228 593 161 bellevue.cumbria.sch.uk

WELCOMEWelcome to Belle Vue Primary School. We look forward to meeting

you in person, but in the meantime, we hope that this prospectus
provides a taste of our vibrant School Community.

We understand that choosing a Primary School for your child is an Our school facilities are first class; we aim for all children to learn in the
important decision. Through choosing Belle Vue you have our best possible environment. Our extensive grounds allow for a full range
commitment that we will leave nothing to chance; together we will of extra-curricular activities and highly positive lunchtimes and playtimes.
make this an enjoyable period in your child’s life.
Belle Vue is an inclusive school. We strive to achieve the highest
Our staff are committed to ensuring we get to know each child as an standards for each and every child regardless of their starting points.
individual; this process starts before your child’s first day, and is the Whatever your child’s individual circumstances, we aim to tailor a
beginning of a relationship that will build and grow as your child does curriculum to meet their needs; one which facilitates enjoyment in
in our care. We will work closely with you as parents during this time to learning and with equal opportunities for all.
ensure that your child’s learning journey is a successful and fulfilling one.
As will always be the case, if there is anything that you would like to
The Belle Vue staff are dedicated, talented, and knowledgeable. Your discuss further, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
child will be challenged and supported to achieve across the full
breadth of our exciting and individualised curriculum. On behalf of the pupils, staff, and Governors, I look forward to
welcoming you to Belle Vue Primary School.
We also place great emphasis on nurturing our pupils’ growth as
responsible citizens. Respect, tolerance, honesty and positive Mr Andrew Cairns, Headteacher
behaviour are expected at all times. We ensure all pupils play an active,
positive part in their communities. We ensure all are listened to, all are
valued, and through ongoing encouragement and celebrating
individual successes, we develop pupils’ self-esteem.

Belle Vue’s Aims Performance

Our aims were developed and agreed by pupils, staff, We assess children to support teaching and
parents, and Governors. They show our commitment learning. This ensures we can meet your child’s
to your child, as we continually work hard to ensure needs. Teachers assess each pupil’s progress on
the very best experiences for each and every pupil an ongoing basis throughout the year.
who attends Belle Vue Primary School.
Parents’ evenings are held twice a year to
We aim for all of our pupils to: provide personalised dialogue about your
n Be happy and enjoy school life child’s progress, achievements, and next steps
n Be safe and healthy in their learning journey. Annual written reports
n Enjoy a broad and enriched curriculum are issued at the end of each academic year.
n Have high achievement
n Be proud to contribute to their communities Recent, externally validated Belle Vue
n Develop the skills that ensure a lifelong love of Year 6 Sats test results:

learning 2013 2014 2015
n Behave appropriately and show respect for others
Reading 94% 98% 97%
and their environment Writing 94% 94% 92%
n Know that they will be listened to within a Maths 94% 98% 82%

nurturing environment.
n Be able to recognise and celebrate their own

strengths and those of others.

The Belle Vue Curriculum

Our curriculum is designed to suit the age, interests and abilities Religious Education Pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is good.
of every child. It not only encompasses the requirements of the The strong tradition in music supports this and the school choir
revised National Curriculum and the Early Years Foundation Stage Religious Education is a core subject which is taught following the performs across the county. All staff promote equal opportunity
Curriculum, but goes far beyond these statutory documents. guidelines of the agreed ‘Cumbria Syllabus’. Assemblies are held well and all pupils have equal access to the rich extra-curricular
Continuity from year-to-year ensures that children meet new daily which are broadly Christian in character, although we are a activities. Ofsted 2012
challenges as they progress through our school. non-denominational school. If you would like to discuss this aspect
of school life further do not hesitate to contact the Headteacher. Sport and Physical Education Sex and Relationships Education
Visits and visitors are often arranged to bring the curriculum to life.
We aim to enthuse our pupils with a lifelong love of learning. We also The Arts and Music PE has an important place in the school day and the importance Our approach to this area of the curriculum has been developed
believe that if we want our pupils to grow into responsible, active of exercise for a healthy lifestyle is one of the main aims of through consultation with a variety of stakeholders and external
citizens then our ‘hidden curriculum’ is important too; what the The Arts are a fundamental part of the curriculum. Art, design, physical education at our school. All children have access to high partners, including the School Nurse.
children learn from the way they are treated, the role models that dance, music, literacy and other aesthetic, creative activities; we quality provision in PE and sport.
they meet and the way they are expected to behave is a major believe that the arts offer opportunities for the children to Learning is of course consciously ‘age appropriate’ and is taught
influence on the way they grow and develop. explore, express and communicate their feelings whilst gaining Whether your child likes taking part ‘for fun’, or thrives through in the context of relevant topics.
experiences of the wider world. positive competition, we aim to offer high quality experiences for
Personal, Social, Health, Economic and Citizenship (PHSE) every student, regardless of their ability. Parents/carers are kept fully informed before we commence any
Through experiencing The Arts, children develop their creativity, teaching in this subject area, and are invited to view the teaching
PHSE education within our school aims to provide opportunities for self- esteem and confidence. A continuous and rich artistic Our school is affiliated to the Carlisle School Sports Association resources we use if they are unsure.
pupils to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding they need experience is an essential part of the curriculum entitlement of and takes part in football league and cup competitions. Children
to lead confident, healthy independent lives and become active and every child at Belle Vue Primary School. Our school has recently also compete in numerous annual sporting events, including Whilst it is our belief that sex and relationship learning plays an
informed citizens. Teaching in this area enables pupils to contribute been awarded the coveted Artsmark ‘Gold Award’ for the quality athletics, swimming and cross country. important, positive role in your son or daugther’s development
in an age appropriate way. This may be delivered in ‘CircleTime’, and breadth of our Arts curriculum. and education, parents/carers DO have the right to withdraw their
assemblies, or during curriculum lessons such as science or during Belle Vue is also affiliated to the County and Regional Gymnastics child from these sessions in consultation with the Headteacher.
our Sports and Health Week, for example. Associations, and takes part in gymnastic events across the City
and beyond.
In lessons and around the school, pupils are considerate, polite
and friendly. Many pupils talked about how well they get on
together and one typical comment was, ‘We like helping each
other.’ In the Reception classes, children’s behaviour is impeccable.

Ofsted 2012

Extra-Curricular Activities Good behaviour is expected at all times.

Extra-Curricular Activities Belle Vue Extra Out of School Club With praise and encouragement we expect that each child will
develop a sense of self-discipline. We do not condone bullying
Belle Vue actively encourages participation in the numerous extra- Belle Vue Primary School offers Breakfast Club and After School or any form of rough, physical ‘play’. The school has a clear anti-
curricular activities organised by the school and its staff. They are Club provision ideal for busy working parents. These are open to bullying policy; a copy is available in school or can be viewed on
an important part of our wider curriculum offer. students from all year groups in our school. These clubs operate the school website. We expect that all children will be respectful
Monday to Friday, during term time only. and tolerant towards others.
Recent examples of our many extra-curricular clubs include:
n Breakfast Club: 7:45 - 8:45am, includes a buffet style breakfast.
n Football n Netball n Gymnastics n After School Club: 3:15 - 6:00pm. Children are able to choose
n Recorders n Drama n Art and Design
n Table Top Games n Knitting n Chess. from a variety of activities; from free play to planned
activities. After School Club also includes a snack, which
varies from day-to-day.

Further details are available from the school office.

Belle Vue’s admission number is 60. This means that up to 60 children can Belle Vue Staff and Governors

join Reception in September. At present the school is organised into seven Year Groups, Leadership Team Support Staff Administration and Support
with two parallel classes in each. Each of the seven year groups follow our school
curriculum which encourages continuity and progression and which encompasses the Mr A Cairns Headteacher Miss G Allen Midday Supervisor Mrs D Aitchison School Business Manager
recently revised National Curriculum. Class organisation may differ from year to year. Mr M Shenton Deputy Headteacher Mrs A Woods School Administrator
Mrs C Bellas Deputy Headteacher Mrs S Allen STA & Midday Supervisor Mrs J Coleman School Administrator
Miss K Osgood Apprentice School Admin.
Mrs V Armstrong Midday Supervisor

Miss S Atkinson Apprentice

The Belle Vue School Day Teaching Staff Miss K Barclay Midday Supervisor & Out Site Team
Of School Club Assistant
Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage One: Mr S Winter
9.00am - 12.00 noon 1.15 pm - 3.15 pm Mrs H French/Mrs A Dickinson Mrs J Blakeley STA, Midday Supervisor & Miss K Davison Site Manager
Out Of School Club Leader Ms K Lowe Cleaner
Mrs M Lawden/Mr C Queen Mrs R Millea Cleaner
Cleaner
Key Stage Two: Mrs A Temple/Miss A Wharton Mrs S Brown STA
8.50am - 12.00 noon
1.00 pm - 3.20 pm Mrs C Lewis Mrs S Cooper STA

Mrs A Reed Mrs J Doyle STA & Breakfast Club Leader

Mrs D Cannon Mrs V Emmerson STA & After School Club Leader

The School Year 2016-17 The School Year 2017-18 Mrs C Bellas/Mr J Tredgett Mrs H Green Midday Supervisor &
Out Of School Club Assistant
Mrs S Messenger The Governing Body

Miss D Airey Mrs A Gregan STA Mrs J Lynch LA Representative
Mrs C Bellas Teaching Representative
Autumn Term 2016 Autumn Term 2017 Miss R Nash Mrs M Harrison STA Mrs E Walker Non Teaching
Start of Term Start of Term Staff Representative
Half Term Monday 5 September 2016 Half Term Monday 4 September 2017 Miss K Rayson Mrs C Hitchen STA Mr A Cairns Headteacher
End of Term Monday 24 to Friday 28 October 2016 End of Term Monday 23 to Friday 27 October 2017
Friday 16 December 2016 Friday 15 December 2017 Mr P Jenkinson Mrs J Hodgson STA & Midday Supervisor

Mrs A Kersey Mrs T Keal STA, Midday Supervisor &
Out Of School Club Assistant
Mrs D Hickson/Mr M Shenton Co-opted Representatives

Mr G Kydd Mathematics Teacher/ Mrs R Marsh STA Mrs A Evans Chair of Governors
Music Specialist (PPA)
Spring Term 2017 Spring Term 2018 Miss K Martin STA & Mr M Scott
Senior Midday Supervisor
Start of Term Start of Term Mrs J Ainsworth SENCO (Special Educational
Half Term Thursday 5 January 2017 Half Term Thursday 4 January 2018 Needs Co-ordinator) Mrs C McKie Midday Supervisor Mrs C Mooney
End of Term Monday 20 to Friday 24 February 2017 End of Term Monday 12 to Friday 16 February 2018
Friday 7 April 2017 Thursday 29 March 2018 Mrs J Nunn STA & Mrs C Bowditch
Senior Midday Supervisor
Mr P Thompson Vice Chair

Miss B Richardson TA Mr D Ramshaw

Summer Term 2017 Summer Term 2018 Mrs H Sanderson STA Parent Representatives
Mrs J Singh
Start of Term Monday 24 April 2017 Start of Term Monday 16 April 2018 Mrs J Scott Midday Supervisor Mr M Trevorrow
Half Term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2017 Half Term Monday 28 May to Friday 1 June 2018
End of Term Thursday 20 July 2017 End of Term Friday 20 July 2018 Mrs S Thompson STA & Midday Supervisor
Early Bank Holiday Monday 1 May 2017 Early Bank Holiday Monday 7 May 2018
Mrs E Walker STA Clerk to the Governors
Mrs D Aitchison
Mrs K Ward Midday Supervisor

Mrs N Wiggett STA

Miss S Wilson Apprentice

Mrs C Wright STA

Mrs E Young Midday Supervisor

Teaching & Learning

Our staff are committed to raising standards and providing the best possible education
for our pupils. We ensure relevant and challenging learning experiences for all pupils.
The staff are united in this common approach and work hard to establish an ethos of
ongoing rigorous development for all learners.

In this school there is:
n Effective planning that takes account of the learning needs of all pupils.
n Effective teaching that motivates and inspires all pupils to achieve their best work.
n Relevant opportunities for pupils to engage in a wide range of challenging learning

experiences.
n Continuity and progression in the learning of all pupils from reception to Year 6.

Staff at Belle Vue Primary School work as a
well motivated team. They have ready
access to professional development.
Strategies such as coaching and mentoring
are well established and effective in
improving the quality of teaching.

Ofsted 2012

The Belle Vue Uniform

Items with our school logo can be purchased from: Belle Vue Summer Wear:

The Schoolwear Shop, Unit 3, Atlas Works, Nelson Street, n During the Summer Term and up to the October Half Term,
Denton Holme, Carlisle, CA2 5NB. Telephone: 01228 810 555 boys are able to wear charcoal grey school shorts. Girls may
wear a blue checked summer dress with a navy cardigan.
Or online from: www.tesco.com/ues
Optional items available include:
Please note that for any orders made online from Tesco,
Belle Vue school receives a 5% donation from Tesco. n Reception children may wear Grey Joggers for outdoor
learning provision.
The Belle Vue school uniform consists of the following:
n Navy book bag with logo for Reception and Key Stage 1.
n Navy sweatshirt or cardigan with school logo. n Navy fleece/jacket with school logo.
n Charcoal grey trousers, pinafore or skirt. n Navy Tracksuit with school logo.
n Charcoal grey tights.
n White polo shirt (logo optional). We have high expectations of pupils’ appearance.
n Black shoes with low heels, no trainers or sports shoes.
Jewellery
The Belle Vue PE Kit:
It is best if jewellery is not worn at all. However, watches and plain
n Navy shorts, plain white round neck T-shirt and plimsolls or stud earrings are permitted, but they MUST be removed for PE
trainers for outdoor lessons. lessons. The responsibility for their care rests with the pupil.

n Dark coloured tracksuits may be worn in the winter months. Other jewellery; chains, necklaces, bracelets, and any hoop or drop
earrings; are NOT permitted in school at all. Thank you for your
support in this matter.

Pupils are happy and well cared for by staff. They enjoy learning The Friends of Belle Vue School
and are full of praise for the exciting extracurricular activities
particularly in music and sport. Ofsted 2012 The Friends of Belle Vue are a group of parents who give their spare time on a voluntary basis to organise fundraising events and
activities for those in our school community. The aim is to use funds raised to help fund additional ‘treats’ for the children, such
as Christmas activities, or to supplement additional resources such as library books. Our main events are the Christmas and
Summer Fayres. Other events throughout the year include Chocolate Bingo, Discos, Cake Sales, Fashion Shows and much more!

The Friends of Belle Vue are a great group to be a part of - we look forward to welcoming you! Please contact the school
office for further information on how you can play a positive role in your child’s education whilst having great fun!

Belle Vue School Policies

School Lunches Pastoral Care Illness at School ‘Prevent’ Duty

Our team create a great menu of fresh, home-cooked and All school staff are responsible for the pastoral care of pupils; the When we suspect that a child is ill, parents are contacted by In-line with the Government’s ‘Prevent’ agenda, our Child
nutritionally balanced meals every day including a range of fresh- school has a caring and friendly atmosphere. Children are telephone. It is important that we have more than one contact Protection Policy reiterates our commitment to ensuring our
baked breads. encouraged to speak to their class teacher, or the Headteacher telephone number, in case this situation arises. Naturally, we care children grow as responsible, well-rounded citizens. We will do
about any problems or worries they may have. If you have any for the children to the very best of our ability until the parent anything we can to protect our pupils from the threat of terrorism
Orian have introduced Lunch Shop, which is an online ordering concerns about your child, speak to us at your earliest arrives. There are a large number of qualified First Aiders in School. or radical ideology, and we have a zero tolerance approach to
and payment system. Parents and children can go online and convenience and we will help in any way that we can. extremism in our school. Our staff are well-trained as to what to
choose meals together, in advance. Meals can be paid for online, Medicine do in such circumstances.
with balances topped-up easily whenever you need to. Absences from School
We do not usually give un-prescribed medicine to children in school. We support and adhere to the latest guidance from the DfE which
We do ask that meals are ordered two weeks in advance to enable Where absence through illness cannot be avoided, it is important If it is necessary for a child to have un-prescribed medicine during requires schools to actively promote the fundamental ‘British
food orders to be placed and goods to be delivered. Meals are that parents ring school to inform of the reason by 9:15am on the school hours then please discuss this with the Headteacher and Values’ of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and
priced at £2.00 per meal. To ensure our ordering system is accurate day of absence. Where no notification is received, this will be arrange to come to school to give the medicine to your child yourself. mutual respect for and tolerance of those with different faiths and
we do ask for two weeks notice to switch between school dinners followed up by our staff, and marked as ‘unauthorised absence’ beliefs and for those without faith. We do this through our broad
and packed lunches. until and unless a satisfactory reason can be ascertained. If prescribed, medication has to be administered in school, please and balanced curriculum which includes assemblies.
hand it in to the school office in its original packaging displaying the
In September 2014, the Government introduced free school meals It is also expected that the school will be provided with ample named prescription sticker and complete the relevant permission We encourage students to accept responsibility for their
for all primary school pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. advance notice of Doctor, Dentist, Hospital Appointments form. This must be signed by a parent or guardian. All medication behaviour, show initiative, and to understand how they can
However, please note, If you receive one of the qualifying benefits wherever possible. If children must be taken out during the school must be prescribed by a doctor. Should your child’s requirements contribute positively to the lives of those living and working in the
for Free School Meals and the Clothing Grant, please still apply as day, parents should collect their child from the main school office change over the year please inform the school office immediately. locality of the school and to society more widely.
this qualifies your child to receive the ‘Pupil Premium’, which is where they will be signed out. Thank you.
extra funding for the school to help your child. Full details of this Complaints
can be found in the Pupil Premium section of our website. Persistent lateness will be challenged by the school, and where Where ongoing specific needs exist, a formal care plan will be
necessary, the Inclusion Officer from the Local Authority will drawn up and agreed between the parents/guardians, staff and the If you become concerned in any way about your child’s education
Packed Lunches become involved. school nurse. it is important that you speak to us. As a first step you should
discuss your concerns with your child’s teacher.
If your child wishes to bring a packed lunch instead please note Due to recent changes in the law, Headteachers are no longer able Site Security
that as we are a ‘healthy school’, your child’s packed lunch must to authorise any holidays in term time unless there are exceptional If you are still concerned you should arrange to meet with the
not contain fizzy drinks or sweets (including chocolate bars). circumstances. Any requests for a holiday to be authorised during We place great emphasis on ensuring your child is safe whilst they Headteacher and/or Deputy Headteacher(s). As a staff we will do
term time need to be made in writing to the Headteacher. All are in our care. All visitors must report to the main school office all we can to resolve your concerns and to ensure you are happy
applications are considered on an individual basis. upon arrival. All external doors are secured with keypads and the with your child’s education.
grounds and building are continually covered by CCTV.
A copy of Belle Vue’s full Complaints Procedure is available from
the school office or the school website.

Cumbria Education Service General Admissions Policy 2017/2018

for Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools

Where there are more applications than places available at a community or Explanatory Notes [These notes are part of the policy]
voluntary controlled school for entry to all year groups except Year 12,
applications will be prioritised using the criteria below. They will be applied in Note 1: A child looked after is a child in public care, who is looked after by a
conjunction with explanatory Notes 1 - 6 which form part of the policy. local authority within the meaning of Section 22 of the Children Act 1989.
Children previously looked after are children who were looked after, but have
1. Children looked after and who were previously looked after, i.e. in public ceased to be so because they were adopted (under the terms of the Adoption
care, giving priority, if necessary, to the youngest child(ren). See Note 1. and Children Act 2002) or became subject to a Child Arrangements Order or
Special Guardianship Order (Children Act 1989).
2. Children living in the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the
school (or associated infant or junior school) at the time of admission. See The provision to give the highest priority to looked after and previously looked after
Notes 2 and 3. children applies to all children who have been adopted from local authority care.

3. Children living outside the catchment area who, at the time of their Note 2: In criteria 2, 3 and 6, priority will be given to those children with the
admission, have brothers or sisters in the school (or associated infant or youngest siblings. Brothers and sisters are those living at the same address and
junior school) who were allocated a place at that school by the Local includes step and foster children. Priority will only be given where it is known
Authority either (a) in the absence of a place being available in the at the time of allocating places that a sibling will be attending the school
catchment area school due to oversubscription and the school was [excluding a nursery class] at the time of admission.
identified by the Local Authority as the next nearest with a place available
or (b) the school is named in the sibling’s Statement of Special Educational Note 3: Where reference is made to ‘associated’ infant and junior schools this
Need/ Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). See Notes 2, 3 and 4. is to describe those situations where infant and junior schools share the same
catchment area.
4. In relation to Church of England Voluntary Controlled Schools, children
living within the catchment area who with a parent regularly attend a Note 4: If parent or carers believe they qualify for consideration under criterion
church in membership of Churches Together in Britain or the Evangelical 3, they should indicate this on their preference form in the place provided for
Alliance. See Notes 5 and 6. this purpose.

5. Other children living in the catchment area giving priority to those living Note 5: To be considered under criteria 4 or 7 parents or carers must provide
closest to the school, measured by a straight-line measure between the proof with the completed form that they regularly attend a church in
centre of the pupil’s home address and a common point on the school site membership of Churches Together in Britain or the Evangelical Alliance.
as determined by the Local Authority. See Note 6. ‘Regular’ is defined as at least twice a month. Attendance may be at more than
one church but should be for at least two years prior to the application date.
6. Children living outside the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in
the school (or associated infant or junior school) at the time of their In criteria 4 or 7 applications will be prioritised using the distance measurement
admission. See Notes 2 and 3. methodology set out at Note 6 below, with those living closest to the school
measured by the shortest straight line distance given priority.
7. Children living outside the catchment area, giving priority to those who live
closest to the school, measured by a straight-line measure between the Note 6: Distance measurements will be undertaken using the Local Authority’s
centre of the pupil’s home address and a common point on the school site computerised Geographical Information System [GIS]. This measures a straight-
as determined by the Local Authority. See Note 6. line measure between the centre of the pupil’s home address and a common
point on the school site as determined by the Local Authority.
Applications will be prioritised on the above basis. An exception will be made under the
Authority'spolicyfortheeducationofchildrenwithspecialneeds (i) where a child holds
a Statement of Special Educational Needs/Education Health and Care Plan, or (ii) is
currently undergoing a statutory assessment, and in either case it is considered that
attendance at a particular school is necessary to meet the identified needs of that child.